A permanent resident card (PR card) is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada. You need a permanent resident card if you:
- Are a permanent resident (including a child)
- Plan to travel outside of Canada
- You plan to return to Canada by any commercial transporter, such as a plane, train, boat, or bus
Who may use this application?
If you are a permanent resident who would like to:
- Apply for their first PR card
- Renew your PR card that has expired or will soon expire
- Update your PR card after legally changing your name
- Request a replacement if your PR card has been stolen, lost, or damaged
- Change the gender designation on your PR card
What are the requirements?
You must:
- Be a permanent resident of Canada
- Be physically present in Canada
- Meet the residency requirement
- Not be under an effective removal order
- Not be a Canadian citizen
- Not be convicted of an offense related to the misuse of a PR Card